Max Ernst was a German-born artist who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Dada and Surrealist movements. He was a prolific painter, sculptor, and graphic artist whose works often explored the subconscious mind. Ernst was born in Brühl, Germany in 1891 and died in 1976 in Paris, France. He is best known for his modern paintings, which often featured abstract shapes and dreamlike imagery. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.